This was in Metro PD’s First District arrest logs today. The address where Legrand was reportedly arrested is the same address as Metro PD. There is nothing obvious in the Superior Court dockets that gives any more clues, but VINElink shows a 27-year-old William Legrand currently in custody.
ARREST# : 011050257
DT-TM: 08-DEC-10 - 1654
LOCATION: 300 INDIANA AVE NW - PSA:
OFFENDER: LEGRAND, W
SEX: M
OFFENSE: Felony Murder
TYPE: FELONY
OFFICER: VOYSEST
USA Today has a new investigation out today about prosecutors in the U.S., concluding that prosecutors “have little reason to fear losing their jobs, even if they violate laws or constitutional safeguards designed to ensure the justice system is fair.”
In drawing patterns of ignored prosecutorial misconduct, the story highlights several cases throughout the United States, including the prosecution of homicide cases in D.C. Read more
Metro Police have released the following information about the death of Tawana Copeland in her Southwest D.C. apartment Wednesday:
Homicide in the Unit Block of Galveston Place, SW
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred in the unit block of Galveston Place, SW.Read more
Metro Police have identified the teen found dead in Southwest D.C. yesterday as 17 year-old Scott Staten of Southeast, Washington , DC.
The press release states:
HOMICIDE: 1300 Block of Half Street, SW
( Washington , DC )-Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting which occurred in the 1300 block of Half Street, SW.
On December 8, 2010, at approximately 8:30 am units from the First District responded to the 1300 block of Half Street, SW to investigate the call for a man down. Upon their arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and did not find any signs of life. The victim was subsequently pronounced dead on the scene.
The victim has been identified as 17 year-old Scott Staten of Southeast, Washington , DC .
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIME (1-888-919-2746).
Tawana Copeland Facebook photo
ABC 7 News reports Copeland was an employee of Georgetown University Hospital and mother of three daughters.
Copeland’s Facebook page indicates that she was a 1987 graduate of Ballou High School.
Metro Police are investigating two homicides in Southwest D.C.
One victim is believed to be a teenage boy who lived in a nearby group home. The other victim is believed to be a woman.
Here’s a links roundup of the cases:Read more
The Washington Post and TBD report that Metro Police are investigating a homicide in the1300 block of Half St. SW near Nationals Park.
They report officers responded to the address at about 8:20 a.m. Wednesday.
No other details are immediately available.
It is the second report of a homicide in Southwest D.C. in the past twelve hours.
Metro Police are investigating a homicide in the unit block of Galveston Place, SW, The Washington Post reports.
WUSA9 reports that the woman died in a stabbing attack and that police do not have information to release about what lead to the attack or who any suspects might be.
According to Examiner.com, the victim is a woman found dead in an apartment, possibly with a cut on her neck.
The homicide occurred around 8:40 p.m. Tuesday night, the Post reports.
Photo of Angel Morse from Metro Police
Jacobo Vazquez in photo from Metro PD
Metro Police have launched a new Unsolved Cases/ Homicides poster viewer on their website, including some new posters in recent cases. Among them, the deaths of Angel Morse (top) and Jacobo Vazquez.
According to police, Morse is believed to have been killed by her father, Robert Carter, who is next due in court March 4 for a felony status conference.
In Vazquez’ death, a former co-worker has been charged with first-degree murder. That man, Marvin Palencia, is due in court Friday for a preliminary hearing.
I want to take a quick moment to thank all of you who have visited Homicide Watch D.C. over the past eight weeks. This site is a labor of love (as well as a work in progress) and that you are finding useful and helpful information and ways to connect is so rewarding.
Because Homicide Watch D.C. is designed to be a community news site, I’m hoping you might take moment to share some of your thoughts about what you have seen here and what you would like to see here. A short survey follows the jump and you can leave your responses in comments or by emailing them to me at homicidewatchdc [at] gmail.com
Sincerely,
LauraRead more
